l
1. MINUTES
CALISTOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM
1307 Washington Street, Calistoga CA 94515
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance and Optional Patriotic Activity Mayor Williams called the regular session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS - NONE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public Comment was made by Maryanne Salinger and Kerri Abreau.
4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Snideman introduced newly hired Deputy Finance Director Hide Miyamoto and welcomed Sheli Wright on her first week as our Fairgrounds Revitalization Director. She reminded the community about the upcoming annual hydrant flushing. Snideman announced that the Police Chief recruitment process has begun and there will be a forum held on September 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center with the recruiter and all public input is welcome. Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega asked for an update regarding the ped vs patrol vehicle incident and the Officer's status. Snideman reported that the investigation by CHP is still ongoing and the Officer is back to work per the standard protocol.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS
5.1. Adoption of a Proclamation - Proclaiming September National Hispanic Heritage Month and Raising the Mexican Flag
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega presented the proclamation to Julie Garcia from Casa de la Cultura and Grupo Adelante
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to adopt the proclamation, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
A YES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
l
City Council Minutes
September 10, 2024
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Eisenberg to adopt the consent calendar as presented except for items 6.1, 6.3 and 6.7, seconded by Councilmember Cooper AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
6.1. Adoption of a Proclamation - Proclaiming September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
This item was pulled for discussion by Councilmember Gift who asked clarifying questions regarding the placement of this item on the agenda.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gift to adopt the proclamation, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
6.2. Adopted - Adopting the Minutes of August 20, 2024
6.3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-69 - Authorizing a professional services agreement with UpValley Family Centers to provide senior, juvenile diversion, immigration, and community connections services in an amount not to exceed a total of $390,000 over a three-year term.
This item was pulled for discussion by Mayor Williams who suggested including a condition to this item requiring annual reporting by UVFC regarding the services provided.
Program Manager Marcela Rodriguez agreed to the reporting condition and had no reservations.
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to adopt the resolution and include an annual reporting requirement, seconded by Councilmember Eisenberg.
J
City Council Minutes
September 10, 2024
6.4. 6.5.
6.6. AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-70 - Authorizing a two-year intergovernmental services agreement for housing services from the Housing Authority of the City of Napa.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-71 - Authorizing the submission of an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the allocation of fiscal year 2024/25 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle project funding in the amount of $150,000 for the South Oak Street Pedestrian Bridge over the Napa River and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute all grant documents and agreements on behalf of the City for the project.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-72 - Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 947 with Marin IT to provide services to maintain and update the City's information technology infrastructure.
6.7. Approved - Green Committee requests adding an anti-idling education program to their Workplan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Including Flyer Distribution with City Logo to be distributed with the water bills.
This item was pulled for discussion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega who asked clarifying questions. Millie Pease of the Green Committee presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega to approve the program, the flyer translation and the distribution to accompany the water bills, seconded by Mayor Williams.
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
6.8. Adoption of Resolution 2024-73 -Approving the Final Map and authorizing Affordable Housing Agreement and Fee Credit and Reimbursement Agreement for Silverado Terrace located at 1408, 1412 and 1506 Grant Street.
j
City Council Minutes
September 10, 2024
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. Approved for a Second Reading - A Tobacco Retail Licensing (TRL) Ordinance, adding section 8.29.010 to Calistoga Municipal Code Chapter 8.28 Health and Safety:
Smoking in Public Places and Sale of Tobacco Products.
This item was presented by Lt. Charles and discussed by the Council.
There was public comment by Samantha Arlen.
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega.
A YES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
8. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8.1. Approved for a Second Reading - Amending Municipal Code Chapter 5.12 Mobile Food Vendors, Section 5.12.010 E. 2. regarding where mobile vending vehicles may conduct vending.
This item was presented by Planning Director Greg Desmond and discussed by the Council.
There was public comment by Flavio Fernandez and Wyatt Ferris.
A motion was made by Mayor Williams to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Cooper
AYES: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Councilmembers Eisenberg, Cooper and Gift
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
8.2. Evaluating the current eligibility requirements and application questions for the Community Enrichment Grant Program
There was public comment by Millie Pease.
City Council Minutes
September 10, 2024
This item was presented by City Clerk Galvan and discussed by the Council. Mayor Williams asked for opinions about diverting the funds to low-income aid for water bills or changing the frequency of the awarding.
After Council discussion, it was agreed that there would not be any changes to the current eligibility requirements of the Community Enrichment Grants.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega is happy to report that she and staff attended a Blue Zones event where the City received an award for being a healthy community. She also attended the Harvest Table event, it was a successful event and she ran into people who came all the way from Mexico City specifically to attend. Lopez-Ortega stated she would soon be asking for Council support in placing a request from Hearts and Hands on the agenda regarding the lease of a building at the Fairgrounds. Mayor Williams and Councilmembers Cooper and Gift were not in support of adding this item to the agenda yet as there are still requests coming in and the condition of the building is a concern.
Councilmember Eisenberg attended a Climate Action Committee meeting, they are still working on the regional plan which he expects will come before the Council soon. Eisenberg continues to ride on the Vine Trial, it has been busy and it is becoming a great addition to our community.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting, at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
~ edby
.
Yucfuma
1. Galvan,
~ City ---
Appi~ J)otz~~ Donald Williams,
Clerk Mayor
I APPROVED: 10/1/24